Pistons' Wallace fined $25,000

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Detroit Pistons forward Rasheed Wallace was fined $25,000 by the league Friday for his actions after his ejection in the team's 90-87 loss at New Orleans on Wednesday night.

Wallace was ejected after receiving two technicals in the fourth quarter. His first technical was for arguing a call and the second came when he tossed a towel into the stands. Before leaving, Wallace then tossed a towel toward the floor.

It was originally thought he would be suspended for Detroit's game at Orlando on Friday night. NBA rules dictate that a player must be sidelined for a game when he reaches 16 technical fouls.

However, the league said technicals Wallace received Dec. 23 and Feb. 7 were rescinded after review. That leaves Wallace with 14 this season.

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